MAJ Assistant ; 5 job positions at Ministry of Justice (Deadline:30 July 2019)

MAJ Assistant ; 5 job positions at Ministry of Justice (Deadline:30 July 2019)

Job Description

– Receive claims involving Mediation Committees and provide appropriate solutions and guidance to claimants;

– Participate in organisation of meetings and training sessions for local leaders and Mediators;

– Assess training needs of the Mediation committees, propose areas of improvement and submit it at Central level;

– Prepare and submit monthly and any requested periodic reports on Abunzi activities,

– Distributes materials, documents and work tools to Mediation committees to facilitate Mediators in their activities

– Provide legal advice and guidance to Local Mediators related to the mandate and activities of Mediation Committees;

– Prepare and submit monthly and any requested periodic reports on GBV cases,

– Receive and assess complaints from individuals, groups, institutions and other organizations and advise them on how to benefit Justice Services;

– Carry out research on basic source of most common mischief and advice accordingly;

– Execute court judgements and mediators resolutions whenever called upon;

– Prepare and submit timely monthly reports on execution of all judgements in the Districts;

– Sensitize local leaders in charge of judgement execution follow up and report on payment of government legal fees and charges;

– Carry out field visits to Local Mediation committees and follow up on how they carry out their activities;

– Implement official decisions related to the functioning of Mediation Committees at the District level.

– Carry out public awareness of commonly used laws

– Conduct regular meetings with target groups on used laws

– Any other task directed by his/her supervisor
Job Profile
Bachelor’s Degree in Law.

Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:

– Knowledge of Rwanda’s community justice system;

– Knowledge on legal aid procedures and practice;

– Knowledge of Gender Basic Violence;

– Knowledge of court processes and procedures;

– Team working Skills;

– High analytical & Problem Solving skills;

– Interpersonal Skills;

– Effective Communication skills;

– Time Management Skills;

– Computer Skills;

– Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French;
knowledge of all is an advantage .

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